The 21st Century Road To Housing Act

H.R. 6644

The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act

Date Passed: March 12, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act is created to address housing affordability crises in the United States. It focuses on increasing housing supplies through making it easier for communities to be able to build new homes and supporting affordable housing (National Association of Counties [NACo], 2026). Overall, the goal of this act is to create opportunities for people to find more safe and affordable places to live, combating the housing issues.

One of the biggest benefits of this act is that it can make housing more affordable over time through encouraging more home construction, such as apartment complexes, etc (NACo, 2026). This may help to meet the growing demand for housing. It can also create more diversity in housing options for different residents. Young adults, seniors, families, lower-income households, etc, would have more economic choices that could fit their needs.

H.R. 5269 Results Act

Date Introduced: September 10, 2025

Current Status: Not fully passed

The Resulting and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act is a bicameral bill, intended to reform Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedules. Preventing massive cuts to lab diagnosis remains their top priority as these clinical services inform ~70% of decision making when it comes to patient care and upholding clinical statements and values (American Society for Clinical Pathology [ASCP], 2025). And without the approval for legislative passage, ~800 tests are at risk of facing up to 15% of cuts at the start of the year on January 1, 2026. This would lead to a threat to accessible lab diagnostics and tests that are critical to patient and healthcare.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), along with 13 other organizations, had joined the RESULTS Act in support of stabilizing rates and funding towards lab diagnostics (ASCP, 2025). Congress, in 2014,.

Lowering Drug Costs For American Families Act

Date Introduced: November 20, 2025

Status: Not passed yet, still currently a proposed legislation

Background: High prescription drug prices in the United States can create major affordability issues for all citizens, especially for seniors or people with illnesses. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act addressed this issue by allowing limited Medicare price negotiations. However, some faults included drug companies still being able to raise their prices and only a small number of drugs being eligible for negotiations. And to expand on these reforms, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act was introduced.

Summary: House Democratic Health committee leaders introduced the "Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act” in order to provide more affordability in prescription drugs (House Committee on Ways and Means, 2025). This act builds on earlier reforms, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, to expand on the power to control drug costs while also.

Senate Bill Report H.R. 3684

Title: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Brief Description: A $1.2 trillion law passed by Congress to rebuild and modernize U.S. infrastructure in an effort to boost the economy and create jobs.

Sponsors: Lead Sponsors - Kyrsten Sinema (D–AZ)

Rob Portman (R–OH)

Lead Cosponsors - Kyrsten Sinema (D), Rob Portman (R), Joe Manchin (D), Bill Cassidy (R), Susan Collins (R), Mitt Romney (R), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Mark Warner (D), Jon Tester (D), Lisa Murkowski (R).

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 8/10/21

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works:

Republicans - 19 yes votes

Democrats - 48 yes votes

House Majority report: Republicans - 13 yes votes

Democrats - 215 yes votes

Background:

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs.

H.R. 1280 The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Date Introduced: February 24, 2021

About George Floyd:

George Floyd was born on October 14, 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina ("George Floyd," 2026). He had several past arrests and convictions in Texas–the most serious offense being an aggravated robbery in 2007. After serving several years in prison, he was released and worked to rebuild his life by finding jobs, going to church, and most importantly, starting anew in Minneapolis.

Background:

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was introduced after George Floyd, a forty-six year old African American man, was murdered in 2020 by a white police officer in Minnesota ("George Floyd," 2026). A store clerk from the CUP Foods grocery store suspected Floyd had used a counterfeit twenty dollar bill, to which his arrest led to a police officer kneeling on his neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds. Floyd had repeatedly stated that he was unable to breathe. His death was captured on video and quickly.

H.R.3821 - Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023

The Status:

The bill known as H.R.3821 began its path in the 118th session of Congress before earning approval from both legislative chambers. The House passed the legislation by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 413-7 on March 6, 2024, and the Senate approved it by voice vote on December 4, 2024 (Congress.gov, 2024). It was then sent to President Biden for his signature, becoming public law. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health now oversees this bill, maintaining the registry and carrying out its provisions.

Summary:

Not every danger a firefighter faces happens inside a burning building. Some threats arrive secretly, years later, in the form of a diagnosis. Cancer is one of the most dangerous threats to a firefighter's health and safety today. Benefits that are meant to protect those who protect others must be backed by real data. Without research, important patterns may go unnoticed and risks unaddressed. Oversight requires knowledge, and.

H.R. 842 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

Background: H.R. 842, also known as the PRO Act, was introduced to implement significant changes to the National Labor Relations Act and various other labor-related statutes (Congress.gov, 2021). The legislation, named in honor of the late AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, aims to expand the ability of employees to strike, organize, and engage in collective bargaining. Advocates of the legislation contend that these updates are long overdue to address decades of declining union membership and stagnant wage growth. They argue that the bill will help rebuild the middle class and reduce systemic income inequality.

Opponents of the legislation, primarily business associations and Republicans, argue that the bill represents a direct assault on the Right-to-Work laws currently established in 27 states. These critics claim that the legislation compromises employee privacy and would negatively impact the economy by granting unions excessive institutional.

HALT Fentanyl Act

Date Passed: The HALT Fentanyl Act was signed into law on July 16, 2025.

Background:

Opioids represent a major public health crisis in the United States, playing a significant role in overdose deaths nationwide. One of the most prominent opioids is fentanyl, a drug legally prescribed to treat severe acute or chronic pain. Outside of clinical settings, fentanyl is illegally produced and distributed on the black market. Due to its extreme potency, even minuscule amounts can be lethal when misused. In response to the illegal distribution of fentanyl and its analogues, the HALT Fentanyl Act was enacted, permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (Congress.gov, 2025).

Summary:

The HALT Fentanyl Act (Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act) is a federal law that permanently places all fentanyl-related substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the.

H.R. DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023

Date Introduced: May 23, 2023

Summary:

The Dignity Act of 2023 was an immigration reform effort introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar to strengthen the national border, along with an opportunity to provide individuals with legal status who meet certain requirements (National Immigration Forum, 2023). There are five sections of the bill: Border Security for America Act, American Dream and Promise, Improving Seasonal Guest Worker Opportunities, American Agricultural Dominance Act, and American Prosperity Competitiveness.

The Border Security for America Act focuses on strengthening security at the American and Mexican border through more technological incorporations like cameras, sensors, and surveillance systems (National Immigration Forum, 2023). It also calls for ~$35 billion in funding and additional staffing for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and proposes faster processing of asylum cases of about a 60-day wait period.

The.

Senate Bill Report S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

Brief Description: A proposed bill in Congress designed to protect minors on the internet from harmful content and online risks.

Sponsors: Lead Sponsors - Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Lead Cosponsors - Richard Blumenthal, Chris Murphy, Katie Britt, Amy Klobuchar, John Thune, Ben Ray Luján, Cynthia Lummis, Edward Markey, Bill Cassidy, Peter Welch, and Roger Wicker.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 7/30/24

Still in the House

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Senate Majority Report:

Republicans - 41 yes

Democrats - 48 yes

House Majority report: Still being debated in the House

Background:

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a bill first proposed in the Senate in 2022. It subsequently passed the Senate in 2024 and.

Social Media Safety for Minors Act

Date Passed: Passed the Senate on July 30, 2024 (as KOSA), and remains under consideration in the House of Representatives (Congress.gov, 2024).

Background:

This legislative proposal emerged in response to growing concerns regarding the impact of algorithmic social media feeds on the mental health of children and teenagers. Supporters, including various child advocacy groups and bipartisan lawmakers, argue that tech companies have failed to self-regulate, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying among minors. Conversely, opponents—including tech industry trade groups and free-speech advocates—argue that the bill places an undue burden on private companies and infringes upon the First Amendment rights of both minors and parents to access information online.

Key Features:

1. Age Verification:.
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The Equality Act

Date Passed: Passed House of Representatives on February 25, 2021, but never passed the Senate

Overview: When the Equality Act was first introduced in 2015, momentum began to build for this legislation. The act would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on gender identity or sexual orientation (Human Rights Campaign [HRC], 2023). Introduced during the 117th Congress in 2021, it would close the gaps in federal civil rights law that currently do not prohibit discrimination against people who are LGBTQ+. Although there are some Supreme Court decisions which have provided extensive workplace protections to the LGBTQ+ community, the remaining states still do not have an equal level of protection for those individuals, except in the workplace (Bachman, 2019).

Summary: As currently proposed, the Equality Act would amend current civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination against sexual orientation, gender.

H.R. 6019 (The Epstein Files)

H.R. 6019

The Epstein Files

Date Released: December 19, 2025

Background:

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier who amassed publicity, influence, and fame from connections with other affluent politicians, business leaders, celebrities, etc., from the 1990s–2000s, granting him access to elite social circles (Martin, 2023). Epstein was then accused of a sex trafficking operation that involved minors, eventually leading to criminal charges and intense public scrutiny. The victims later sued Epstein, and those cases amounted to thousands of pages of evidence—most of which were initially sealed.

Summary:

The Epstein Files were a large collection of sex offense evidence committed by Jeffrey Epstein along with other public figures, including former U.S. president Bill Clinton and current president Donald Trump (BBC News, 2025). In December of 2025, Congress passed a law mandating the full release of the files into the public. Content of the files.

Bill H. R. 1912 Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act 2025

The Status

The bill known as H.R.1912 began its path in the 119th session of Congress before gaining approval across both legislative chambers. As of December of 2025, it became enforceable national policy after receiving formal presidential assent (Congress.gov, 2025). Oversight now rests with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which carries out its provisions. Implementation has since been integrated into existing VA operations.

Summary

Not every veteran manages their own money; some depend on others to handle finances linked to VA support. When those trusted individuals take advantage, harm can follow quickly. Benefits meant for housing, medical care, or groceries vanish without warning. These funds cover essential needs, losing such means instability. Oversight often lags behind abuse. This law steps in when theft occurs under such circumstances. Its protection arrives through repayment mechanisms.

H.R. 2026

H.R. 2026

Government Shutdown

Date: October 1–November 12, 2025

Background:

The federal government entered a nationwide shutdown beginning on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a federal budget or resolution before the start of fiscal year 2026 (Stein & Pilkington, 2025). There were many disagreements over federal spending priorities, forcing ‘non-essential’ operations to shut down. National defense and emergency response continued, but many other federal agencies were required to significantly reduce operations.

Summary:

The shutdown lasted a total of 43 days, marking it as one of the longest shutdowns in American history (BECK Digital & Allison, 2025). During this time, thousands of federal employees were required to work without pay. Many government offices closed, and routine services were delayed or suspended. The shutdown ended when lawmakers reached a funding agreement and President Trump signed the bill into law,.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 22)

Title: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act)

Brief Description: The SAVE Act is a federal bill that has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate action. It would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors - Rep. Chip Roy

Cosponsors - Andrew Garbarino, Nicole Malliotakis, Brad Finstad, Andrew Clyde, Clay Higgins, Diana Harshbarger, Nancy Mace, Kat Cammack, Eric Burlison, Andrew Ogles

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed House 4/10/25

Is still in the Senate

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Senate Majority Report:

Is still being discussed in the Senate

House Majority report:

Republicans - 216 yes

Democrats - 4.

S.1 - For The People Act

Bill Overview:

Background:

S.1, known as the For the People Act, was introduced by Senate Democrats in response to rising concerns about voting access, election security, and government corruption (Congress.gov, 2021). Supporters argue that the bill is necessary to protect democracy by expanding voter access, reducing the corrupting influence of money in politics, and strengthening ethical standards for elected officials.

Opponents, primarily Republicans, argue that elections should be controlled strictly by individual states rather than the federal government. They claim the bill creates opportunities for voter fraud, weakens overall election integrity, and unfairly favors one political party over the other.

Key Features:

Key provisions of S.1 include:

1. Expansion of Voting Access: Requires.
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National Defense Authorization Act Analysis (S.2296)

What It Is:

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a recurring U.S. federal law authorizing funding, policies, and priorities for the Department of Defense, dealing with related national security programs for the fiscal year. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 NDAA was signed into law on December 18, 2025 (Congress.gov, 2025). Federal funding goes toward national defense, personnel policies, cybersecurity, and strategic initiatives. This FY 2026 NDAA authorized over $900 billion for defense and related activities. Current issues driving debate over the budgeting include the need to balance strategic competition between major powers such as China, alongside integrating new technologies, managing domestic priorities, and honoring geopolitical and alliance commitments in Europe and Asia.

Problems The Bill Solves:

The FY 2026 NDAA serves as a structured budgeting plan. It authorizes funding to help modernize weapon systems and.

Bill S.356 Analysis

Summary: Bill S.356, signed into law on December 18, 2025, during the 119th Congress session, reauthorizes the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act through the fiscal year of 2026 (Congress.gov, 2025). The bill was passed with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a 399–5 vote in the House, reflecting its strong bipartisan support. The passage of the bill means funding will be extended to rural counties with large amounts of national forest land so they are able to pay for schools, roads, and other local services. Because the federal government cannot tax that land, these counties still rely on federal assistance to support local services, and this bill keeps the necessary funding flowing through 2026. As for new provisions, not many are created other than grammatical corrections and streamlined processes, but the core change is the continuation of the SRS Act through 2026 (Congress.gov, 2025).

What is it really?: In 2000, the U.S. Government.

H.R.28 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

Bill Overview:

Background: The involvement of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports has grown into a major national issue. Supporters of H.R. 28, who are primarily Republicans, believe that transgender participation creates an unfair competitive advantage against biological females and undermines the integrity of women's sports (Congress.gov, 2025). They characterize the issue as one of fairness, safety, and the protection of athletic opportunities for female athletes.

Opponents, primarily Democrats, argue that transgender students deserve to be included and to have equal opportunities to participate in school activities. They note that allowing full participation in sports promotes a sense of belonging, fosters good mental health, and increases the likelihood of overall success in school.

Key Features:

Section 2 of this bill indicates that schools failing to comply with these regulations risk.

Senate Bill Report H.R. 4

Passed by Senate: July 17, 2025

Title: Rescissions Act of 2025

Brief Description: A new federal budget law that allows the president to make recommendations regarding money not yet spent from the federal budget on new ways to allocate those funds.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors - Steve Scalise

Cosponsors - Tom Cole, Aaron Bean, Pete Sessions, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Blake Moore

Brief History: Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 06/17/25

SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

Majority Report: do pass

Jim Banks, John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Katie Britt, Ted Budd, Shelley Moore Capito, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, John Curtis, Steve Daines, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, John Hoeven, Jon Husted, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ron Johnson, Jim.

H.R. 1 Analysis

H.R. 1 Analysis

Senate Bill Report

H.R. 1

Passed by Senate: July 1, 2025

Title: One Big Beautiful Bill

Brief Description: The Big Beautiful Bill is meant to change four different areas: taxes, federal spending, immigration enforcement, and social programs for the remainder of Trump’s second term.

Sponsors: Jodey C. Arrington

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 6/1/25, 51–50

SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

Majority Report: do pass

Signed by: John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Mike Braun, Katie Britt, Shelley Moore Capito, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, Steve Daines, Deb Fischer, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, John Hoeven, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ron Johnson, John Kennedy, James.

S. 1582 Analysis

Background to the Issue(s):

Topic: Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value, typically tied to the U.S. dollar, and are used for everyday payments and transactions. The GENIUS Act sets up clear federal rules for how stablecoins can operate and for the companies that issue them.

Stablecoins have played an increasingly important role in digital payments, cross-border transfers, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. The GENIUS Act responds to that growth by creating supervision tailored to payment stablecoins (Congress.gov, 2025).

Timing: S.1582 was introduced in the 119th Congress in 2025 and signed into law on July 28, 2025, establishing a new statutory scheme for payment stablecoins.

Problems Motivating the Bill: Regulatory fragmentation, legal uncertainty, and systemic risks to financial stability and consumers motivated the bill. Previously, oversight of.

H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act Analysis

Act: “To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.”

Background to the Issues: The Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to receive significant public and political attention, particularly among lawmakers pushing for broader accountability. The lingering secrecy surrounding the case records has fueled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. In response, public advocates, media figures, and Epstein's survivors have placed a tremendous amount of pressure on Congress for complete disclosure. Their urgency to release the files has also intensified through public activism, including protests on November 18th, where demonstrators held signs demanding, “Release the files now.” This combination of political pressure, media attention, and survivor advocacy directly contributed to the introduction of H.R. 4405 – the “Epstein Files Transparency Act”.